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MyopiaNCT06570226

Discussion on the Effectiveness of Tea on Blood Pressure, Body Composition and Vision Problems in College Students

A study testing hibiscus tea in people with Myopia and Visual Fatigue, run by Hungkuang University at 1 site in Taiwan.

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Trial summary

Background: Tea is a universal beverage and one of the most popular drinks around the world. Some cell and animal experiments have pointed out that drinking tea may be related to hypotension, body composition and vision problems, and there are more and more related advertisements, especially for hibiscus tea, which is… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 15 to 22 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Myopia, Visual Fatigue, Blood Pressure
What is being tested?
hibiscus tea
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 siteTaiwan
Study dates
26 Jul 2024to 25 Jul 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 15 to 22 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • The inclusion criteria are college students aged 15 to 22 years old. -

Who cannot join

  • hemodialysis patients who need to limit their water intake
  • those with a history of gastric ulcers
  • those allergic to anthocyanins
  • those who have long-term consumption or consumption of beverages, foods or health products containing high anthocyanins that may interfere with the study after evaluation, for example: foods or health foods such as cranberries, blueberries, cherries and grapes.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Taiwan1 site, 1 recruiting
  • University of Kang Ning

    Taipei, 114

    Ciao-Lin Ho, PhD

    Recruiting

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About this study

Background:

Tea is a universal beverage and one of the most popular drinks around the world. Some cell and animal experiments have pointed out that drinking tea may be related to hypotension, body composition and vision problems, and there are more and more related advertisements, especially for hibiscus tea, which is rich in anthocyanins. However, there is a lack of literature on the effectiveness of hibiscus tea drinks in preventing and treating blood pressure, body composition and vision problems in college students.

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Purposes:

This study used a randomized human trial to evaluate the effects of drinking hibiscus tea on the control and reduction of blood pressure, body composition, and near vision problems. 100 subjects were divided into 2 groups: the hibiscus tea group and the boiled water drinking group, and they continued to drink it for 10 weeks. At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, the visual fatigue scale, blood pressure, and body composition were examined respectively. At the initial stage (0th week) and at the 10th week after stopping drinking, visual acuity examinations were performed.

Expected results:

  1. To explore the effect of hibiscus tea drinks on subjects' myopia.
  2. To explore the effect of hibiscus tea drinks on visual fatigue of subjects.
  3. To explore the effect of hibiscus tea drinks on the blood pressure of subjects.
  4. To explore the impact of hibiscus tea drinks on the body composition of subjects.
  5. To explore the effect of hibiscus tea drinks on body fat of subjects.
Being tested
hibiscus tea
Keywords
Roselle tea, myopia, college students, body composition, anthocyanin
Medical subject headings
Myopia, Asthenopia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • hibiscus teaDietary supplement

    Some cell and animal experiments have pointed out that drinking tea may be related to hypotension, body composition and vision problems, and there are more and more related advertisements, especially for hibiscus tea, which is rich in anthocyanins.

Study groups in NCT06570226
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
the hibiscus tea groupExperimentalTo drink the hibiscus tea for 10 weeks. At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, the visual fatigue scale, blood pressure, and body composition were examined respectively. At the initial stage (0th week) and at the 10th week after stopping drinking, visual acuity examinations were performed.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: hibiscus tea
the boiled water drinking groupNo interventionTo drink the boiled water for 10 weeks. At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, the visual fatigue scale, blood pressure, and body composition were examined respectively. At the initial stage (0th week) and at the 10th week after stopping drinking, visual acuity examinations were performed.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. To explore the effect of hibiscus tea drinks on subjects' myopia.

    At the beginning of the trial (week zero), and the tenth week after stopping drinking, Myopia (spherical equivalent refractive error, unit: diopter) was examined.

    Measured: At the beginning of the trial (week zero) and the tenth week

  2. To explore the effect of hibiscus tea drinks on visual fatigue of subjects.

    At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, the visual fatigue scale was examined by Visual Fatigue Questionnaire (Heuer et al,1989).

    Heuer, H., Hollendiek, G., Kröger, H., \& Römer, T. (1989). Rest position of the eyes and its effect on viewing distance and visual fatigue in computer display work. Zeitschrift fur experimentelle und angewandte Psychologie, 36(4), 538-566.

    Measured: At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week and the tenth week

  3. To explore the effect of hibiscus tea drinks on the blood pressure of subjects.

    At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, blood pressure (mmHg) was examined.

    Measured: At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week and the tenth week

  4. To explore the impact of hibiscus tea drinks on weight.

    At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, weight (kg) was examined.

    Measured: At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week and the tenth week

  5. To explore the impact of hibiscus tea drinks on muscle mass for body composition.

    At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, muscle mass (kg) was examined by the TANITA RD-545 (Tanita Corporation, Tokyo-Japonya). Tanita Home Page. Available online: https://tanita.eu/understanding-your-measurements (accessed on 13 August 2022).

    Measured: At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week and the tenth week

  6. To explore the impact of hibiscus tea drinks on muscle quality for body composition.

    At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, muscle quality (MQ) was examined by the TANITA RD-545 (Tanita Corporation, Tokyo-Japonya). MQ = muscle strength (kg)/muscle mass (kg). Tanita Home Page. Available online: https://tanita.eu/understanding-your-measurements (accessed on 13 August 2022).

    Measured: At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week and the tenth week

  7. To explore the impact of hibiscus tea drinks on physique ratings for body composition.

    At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, physique ratings was examined by the TANITA RD-545 (Tanita Corporation, Tokyo-Japonya). Physique ratings were determined as follows: 1-Hidden Excess Fat, 2-Medium Frame \& Excess Fat, 3-Solidly Built, 4-Low Muscle, 5-Standard, 6-Muscular, 7-Low Muscle \& Low Fat, 8-Thin \& Muscular (Athlete), and 9-Very Muscular (Athlete). Tanita Home Page. Available online: https://tanita.eu/understanding-your-measurements (accessed on 13 August 2022).

    Measured: At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week and the tenth week

  8. To explore the impact of hibiscus tea drinks on Visceral Fat for body composition.

    At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, Visceral Fat was examined by the TANITA RD-545 (Tanita Corporation, Tokyo-Japonya). Based on all the available information it gives you a range between 1 and 59. A rating between 1 and 12 indicates that you have a healthy level of visceral fat. A rating between 13 and 59 indicates that you have an excessive level of visceral fat.Tanita Home Page. Available online: https://tanita.eu/understanding-your-measurements (accessed on 13 August 2022).

    Measured: At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week and the tenth week

  9. To explore the impact of hibiscus tea drinks on BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) for body composition.

    At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, BMR (kcal) was examined by the TANITA RD-545 (Tanita Corporation, Tokyo-Japonya). Tanita Home Page, Available online: https://tanita.eu/understanding-your-measurements (accessed on 13 August 2022).

    Measured: At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week and the tenth week

  10. To explore the impact of hibiscus tea drinks on total body water (%) for body composition.

    At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, total body water (%) was examined by the TANITA RD-545 (Tanita Corporation, Tokyo-Japonya). The ideal percentage for adult women will fluctuate between 45 and 60%, while the ideal percentage for adult men will be between 50 and 65% of the total body. Tanita Home Page, Available online: https://tanita.eu/understanding-your-measurements (accessed on 13 August 2022).

    Measured: At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week and the tenth week

  11. To explore the impact of hibiscus tea drinks on BONE MASS for body composition.

    At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, BONE MASS (kg) was examined by the TANITA RD-545 (Tanita Corporation, Tokyo-Japonya). Tanita Home Page, Available online: https://tanita.eu/understanding-your-measurements (accessed on 13 August 2022).

    Measured: At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week and the tenth week

  12. To explore the impact of hibiscus tea drinks on BMI for body composition.

    At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, BMI (kg/m^2) was examined by the TANITA RD-545 (Tanita Corporation, Tokyo-Japonya). Tanita Home Page, Available online: https://tanita.eu/understanding-your-measurements (accessed on 13 August 2022).

    Measured: At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week and the tenth week

  13. To explore the impact of hibiscus tea drinks on Metabolic age for body composition.

    At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, Metabolic age was examined by the TANITA RD-545 (Tanita Corporation, Tokyo-Japonya). Tanita Home Page, Available online: https://tanita.eu/understanding-your-measurements (accessed on 13 August 2022).

    Measured: At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week and the tenth week

  14. To explore the effect of hibiscus tea drinks on body fat percentage of subjects for body composition.

    At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week, and the tenth week after stopping drinking, body fat percentage (%) was examined by the TANITA RD-545 (Tanita Corporation, Tokyo-Japonya). .

    Measured: At the beginning of the trial (week zero), the second week, the sixth week and the tenth week

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted26 Aug 2024
  2. Study start26 Jul 2024
  3. Primary completion25 Jul 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion25 Jul 2025 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
100 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06570226
Sponsor's protocol ID
CLHo
Status last verified
Aug 2024
First submitted
14 Aug 2024
Last updated
26 Aug 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing hibiscus tea in people with Myopia and Visual Fatigue, run by Hungkuang University at 1 site in Taiwan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Aug 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Ciao-Lin Ho, PhD (+886-4-26318652 ext. 5201, 5259, swl8310@hk.edu.tw), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

To explore the effect of hibiscus tea drinks on subjects' myopia. (time frame: At the beginning of the trial (week zero) and the tenth week). The study lists 14 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Aug 2024.

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